Sunken Patio

BriefOur clients wanted to feel like they were on holiday, all year-round. They both work hard, and so wanted a place to enjoy being in -to relax and entertain.

DesignWe created a diagonal design to make the garden feel a lot larger, drawing the eye across the lawn and patios, and used large tiles and stones to give a feeling of space. By raising the planting bed and sinking the patio slightly, the differing levels give interest and a sense of scale.

​PlantingThe planting cleverly uses species that although look Mediterranean (in their form and textures), actually cope very well with our colder, wetter climate. By using dark paint on the fences and the rendered walls, the plants really stand out and large pots within the planting and on the gravel bed help to provide focal points for some striking specimens. Multi-stem trees provide some lovely shade and interesting shadows.

"Thank you so much for our garden, I love it so much! I could never have come up with something this amazing by myself :)We had our family over, and found that people naturally move around, between the three main areas - grass, patio and seating area.......it worked really well!"